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  1. 1. Hedging of a foreign exchange swapbook using Stochastic programming

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Emma Bohlin; Jonatan Harling; [2021]
    Keywords : term structure measurement; optimization; hedging; foreign exchange swaps; interest rates; FX; stochastic programming;

    Abstract : A large part of the foreign exchange market concerns the trading of FX swaps. While entering a position in a FX swap does not cost any money, banks earn money on FX swaps when their customers cross the bid/ask spread, creating a perceived transaction costs for the swaps. READ MORE

  3. 2. The predictive content of one-time accounting items

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Sebastian Roth; [2020]
    Keywords : Special items; One-time items; Firm life cycle; Earnings persistence; Profit margins;

    Abstract : My paper suggests that investors can leverage corporate life cycle theory to enhance their understanding of one-time items, helping them to decide whether those items shall be considered or neglected. One-time revenues are only associated with future performance for longer earnings windows in mature firms. READ MORE

  4. 3. Modeling of waste heat recovery system and outdoor swimming pool : Waste heat from hotel kitchen recovered by heat exchanger transferred to pool

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Linn Olanders; [2020]
    Keywords : Heat exchanger; heat recovery; waste heat; pool; swimming pool; comsol; modeling; commercial kitchen; kitchen;

    Abstract : This project was performed to evaluate if waste heat from hotel kitchens is enough to heat outdoor swimming pools in southern Europe or if it can be used as a compliment to another heat source. Another aim was to analyze the simulations and calculations of the pools and the heat recovery system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Evidence from an Investment Experiment on the Disposition Effect : Does experience always work to your advantage?

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    Author : Aron Frieman; Etiosa Richmore; [2020]
    Keywords : Disposition Effect; Behavioral Finance;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: ​The disposition effect is a well-documented effect in behavioral finance, first brought to light in 1985 by Shefrin and Statman. The effect is caused by investors valuating unrealized gains and losses differently which can be connected to concepts like the prospect theory, Tverksy and Kahneman (1979), and loss aversion Kahneman et al. READ MORE

  6. 5. Redistribution of leftover food from municipal canteens in Sweden to avoid food waste - Environmental, social and economic effects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

    Author : Lotta Sellmann Jansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Food waste; redistribution; sustainability; municipal canteens; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In 2015 the Swedish government signed the UN Agenda 2030 comprising of 17 Sustainable Development Goals and a total of 169 sub targets. Goal 12 target 3 reads as follows: “By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses. READ MORE